YOU MAY NOT APPLY IF YOU RECEIVED A DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE.
EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF
THEIR DD214 OR DISCHARGE.
The American Legion’s membership year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. The current year’s renewal dues must be paid before January 31 or a member is considered delinquent. If the renewal dues have not been paid by February 28 that member is no longer a member in good standing until the dues have been paid. Renewal dues for the following year can be paid any time after July 1 of the current year.
An individual is eligible for membership in The American Legion only if the individual:
- Has served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918; or any time after December 7, 1941 through to the present day;
- or a government associated with the United States Government during a period or time referred to above and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service;
- was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period or time.
U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of these dates plus have been honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to the Post Membership Committee:
- If you wish to apply online, please complete the online Membership Application.
- If you wish to apply by mail, please complete the American Legion Membership Application.
- Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to American Legion Post 164, PO Box 1171, Katy. Texas 77492. Applications are also available at the Post.
- Provide a copy of your DD214 or DISCHARGE
- Pay your Membership Dues - the amount is shown on the Membership Application. Make checks payable to Post 164. DO NOT SEND CASH.
- If the information is correct, your membership will be approved and a membership card will be mailed to you.
Veterans renewing their membership to our Post must submit the following to the Post Adjutant:
- If you wish to renew online, please submit your dues.
- If you wish to renew by mail, please complete the American Legion Membership Application and in the Recruiter space enter RENEWAL.
- Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to American Legion Post 164, PO Box 1171, Katy. Texas 77492. Applications are also available at the Post.
- Provide a copy of your Membership Card
- Pay your Membership Dues - the amount is shown on the Membership Application. Make checks payable to Post 164. DO NOT SEND CASH.
Veterans applying for transfers from their current Post to our Post must submit the following to the Post Adjutant:
- Please complete the Transfer Request Form.
- Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to American Legion Post 164, PO Box 1171, Katy. Texas 77492. Applications are also available at the Post.
- Provide a copy of your Membership Card
- Pay your Membership Dues if the current year dues are not paid. If the current dues are paid, please pay dues for the next year. Make checks payable to Post 164. DO NOT SEND CASH.
For any questions please contact our Adjutant.